Keith Middle School

Free Paper Shredding Day on September 19th - Bring your confidential documents to be securely shredded.
Keith Middle School - New Location! 225 Hathaway Blvd., New Bedford
Saturday, September 19, 2026 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (earlier than in past years!) Rain or shine
Limit: Two boxes per person
Residents are encouraged to arrive by 10:45 a.m. The Shred-it® truck will depart promptly at 11:00 a.m. and may reach capacity before the event ends.
What to Bring Examples of documents you may wish to shred include: - Bank statements - Medical records - Retired tax documents - Other confidential papers
Paper clips and staples are okay. Accepting intact paper only. No paper that has already been shredded. Please remove paper from binders and folders.
Event Details - All are welcome. There is no residency requirement. - Staff will remove boxes from vehicles, empty papers into collection carts, and return empty boxes. Participants will take their boxes with them as they leave the event. - To keep traffic moving, participants will not be able to watch their documents being shredded. - Shred-it follows rigorous security standards certified by the National Association for Information Destruction. - Each participant may bring up to two standard-size copy paper boxes. - Boxes should weigh no more than 30 to 40 pounds so they can be safely handled by event staff.
Traffic Pattern Enter from the north side of Keith Middle School and follow the designated traffic route behind the school to the shred truck located in the parking lot on the south side of the building.
Event Sponsor and Partners Paper Shredding Days are sponsored by NBCU in partnership with the Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District, the City of New Bedford, and the Town of Dartmouth.
Learn more: <a href="https://gnbrrmdistrict.org/paper-shredding/?fbclid=IwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFLU093YW00RHJpZEtwTzJGc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHs4VGRqkmlZ9bSKClI3CMWQoJSdHsZWjHYIrF8-tIckLxEpHhW4UyHlVljls_aem_VL3edwta8tx2iyit6_wG6g" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://gnbrrmdistrict.org/paper-shredding/</a>
<a href="https://gnbrrmdistrict.org/paper-shredding/?fbclid=IwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFLU093YW00RHJpZEtwTzJGc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHs4VGRqkmlZ9bSKClI3CMWQoJSdHsZWjHYIrF8-tIckLxEpHhW4UyHlVljls_aem_VL3edwta8tx2iyit6_wG6g" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>Questions? - Call: (508) 979-1493 - Text: (774) 503-0254 - Email: Marissa@gnbrrmdistrict.org

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Paper Shredding Day

Free Paper Shredding Day on September 19th - Bring your confidential documents to be securely shredded.
Keith Middle School -...

Keith Middle School and New Bedford High School

Reuse &amp; Shred Day 2026!
<ul><li>Saturday, September 19, 2026</li></ul>
<ul><li>8:30-11:00 a.m.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Keith Middle School &amp; New Bedford High School</li></ul>
<ul><li>FREE and Open to Everyone</li></ul>
Join us for a morning of recycling, reuse, and community sharing!
📄 Secure Paper Shredding, Keith Middle School, 225 Hathaway Blvd.
<ul><li>Bring up to 2 boxes of confidential documents for secure shredding.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Staples and paper clips are OK.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Event ends at 11:00 a.m. or when the truck reaches capacity. Please arrive by 10:45 a.m.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Sponsored by NBCU.</li></ul>
🧸 Toy &amp; Children's Book Swap, Keith Middle School Community Room
<ul><li>Donate, swap, or take home toys and books.</li></ul>
<ul><li>No donation required to participate.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Accepted items include children's and young adult books, puzzles, games, dolls, action figures, building sets, stuffed animals, sporting equipment, musical instruments, and other clean, gently used toys.</li></ul>
Advance Toy &amp; Book Donations for the Swap (Sept. 9-17)
Available only to New Bedford and Dartmouth residents:
✅ New Bedford residents may drop off items at the Recycling Center, 1103 Shawmut Ave. (proof of residency required).
✅ New Bedford and Dartmouth residents may request a free pickup by calling (508) 979-1493, emailing <a href="mailto:Marissa@gnbrrmdistrict.org">Marissa@gnbrrmdistrict.org</a>, or texting (774) 503-0254. Free pickups will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis until the collection truck is full.
👕 Clothing &amp; Household Goods Drop-Off with CMRK, New Bedford High School, 230 Hathaway Blvd.
Donate gently used:
<ul><li>Clothing, shoes, bedding, and textiles</li></ul>
<ul><li>Kitchen and household goods</li></ul>
<ul><li>Books, DVDs, artwork, collectibles, and more</li></ul>
💰 Dehumidifier Turn-In, New Bedford High School
<ul><li>Receive a $30 Mass Save rebate for an eligible working dehumidifier.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Visit <a href="https://masssave.com/DehumidifierTurnIn" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">MassSave.com/DehumidifierTurnIn</a> for details.</li></ul>
🚲 Bicycle Repair &amp; Donation, New Bedford High School
<ul><li>Free basic bicycle repairs by On the Spot Bike (first come, first served)</li><li>Donate bikes in any condition. Repairable bicycles will be refurbished and distributed to local youth. The District, in participation with ACE Junk Removal, will provide free recycling of any bikes that cannot be repaired.</li></ul>
Questions?
<ul><li>Call: (508) 979-1493</li></ul>
<ul><li>Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Marissa@gnbrrmdistrict.org" rel="noopener">Marissa@gnbrrmdistrict.org</a></li></ul>
<ul><li>Text: (774) 503-0254</li></ul>
<ul><li>Visit:&nbsp;<a href="https://gnbrrmdistrict.org/paper-shredding/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">gnbrrmdistrict.org/paper-shredding/</a></li></ul>

Local Event: Reuse & Shred Day

Reuse & Shred Day

Reuse & Shred Day 2026!
Saturday, September 19, 2026
8:30-11:00 a.m.
Keith Middle School & New Bedford High School
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